Vladimir vs Lux MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Lux

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir is a low-pressure scaling mage who must survive Lux's early poke and root threat to reach his AP spikes.
Avoid giving Lux free poke windows by managing wave and health; sustain with Q to endure until empowered Q and R windows.

Trading pattern

Trade short when empowered Q is ready, using W to dodge Lux Q or Lux R if possible.
Punish Lux if she misses Lux Q by stepping forward with empowered Q and E burst.
Avoid trading when W is down or empowered Q is unavailable, as Lux's poke and root punish your approach.

Danger windows

Vladimir is vulnerable when W is down due to lack of untargetability and sustain cost.
Avoid all-ins when Lux's Lux Q and Lux R are available and your W or empowered Q are on cooldown.
Be cautious before your first item spike; Lux's poke and root can force unfavorable trades.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Lux's poke and avoid extended trades before empowered Q is ready.
Respect Lux Q root and Lux E slow by not overextending; avoid forcing W early to save it for key enemy spells.
Focus on farming safely and avoid fighting early waves where Lux's range and poke dominate.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item for burst and sustain.
Respect Lux's level 6 Lux R and first mage item spikes that increase her poke and burst threat.
Post-level 6, look for grouped fights to maximize R impact and punish Lux's cooldowns.

Win conditions

Survive early lane with Q sustain and avoid forced W usage to reach empowered Q and item spikes.
Use empowered Q trades and W untargetability to punish Lux's missed Lux Q and force cooldowns.
Scale into mid-game grouped fights to leverage R burst on clustered enemies and secure kills or objectives.